My education in the Eastern Catholic Faith continues. I have been accepted for study and discernment of the diaconate and begin classes on June 12th at St. Cyril and Methodius Seminary in Pittsburgh.

I am.............overwhelmed.

I did not expect the list of books and reading that I will have to do. At least one of these books, BEING AND COMMUNION by Hieromonk John D. Zizioulas appears to be written on a doctorate level. I know this because I bought the book a couple of years ago and when I attempted to read it, found I was in over my head in a hurry. I have since re-read it at a much slower and deliberate pace and it is still very deep. If this is the quality of reading I am facing, I think I am in big trouble!!

Nonetheless, I accept the challenge and look forward to the first year's study, even if for no other reason than to increase my knowledge of the Eastern Catholic Faith.

Your prayers for this, and some other issues I am discerning related to this, will be appreciated!